Post-insertion ◦Before removing the guide wire, aspirate from the NG tube and check for gastric pH (0-5). If pH confirmed, remove guide wire and tape tube in place.◦If unable to aspirate from the NG tube, do not remove guide wire, tape wire in place.◦Attach drainage bag or spigot (as appropriate) to end of tube and secure for patient’s comfort.◦Discard gloves and wash hands.◦If unable to confirm placement with pH test, request chest radiograph ◦It is important not to start using the tube for feeding purposes until placement is confirmed. Patients on protein pump inhibitor medication or who have undergone previous gastric surgery should always receive a chest radiograph to confirm placement.◦Document consent, size and length of tube inserted, volume and pH of any fluid aspirated, any complications, and whether or not a chest radiograph is required in patient’s notes.